# K871488: Vas-Cath Permanent Dual Lumen Hemodialysis Cath

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vas-Cath of Canada, Ltd.
- Decided: Jun 12, 1987 after 58 days
- Product code: LFJ (Catheter, Subclavian)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.5540
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
8 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
2 of 9 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K965178: Niagara Dual Lumen Catheter (1997), 6 descendants of its own
- K012193: Amc Antimicrobial Pin/Wire Sleeve (2002), 2 descendants of its own
- K090102: Niagara, Niagara Slim-Cath, and Brevia Short-Term Curved Extension Hemodialysis Catheters (2009), 1 descendant of its own
- K102833: Disposable Hemodialysis Access Catheter Sets (2011), 0 descendants of its own
- K022688: Versabond AB Bone Cement (2004), 0 descendants of its own

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K871488
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology